The Mind – revisted
If the mind is subject to quantum/uncertainty effects & is there4 non-deterministic, what does this say about the mechanism of free will?
DNA
Fact:DNA is one of life’s blue-prints. Fact: Some DNA mutations lead to gifted humans. Question Can mutations produce dangerous super humans?
Brexit
UK out of the EU: Earthquake? Perhaps. But no surprise. The path of history is unpredictably; its triggers not obvious. For example, what role did the Arab Spring play in the exit result.
The 3rd Chimpanzee
Even though we are very similar to Chimps (about 98% similar), we are also radically different, clearly. How did this come about (biblical genesis story aside)? Turns out the genetic changes that allowed for the development of a fully opposable thumb, a language-capable larynx and a larger brain were the keys that gave us the […]
Irrationality
Irrationality: Since this seems to be hardwired into the human DNA, what is its evolutionary/long-term survival value?
Levels of Mystery
There seems to be 3 levels of interacting mystery: the universe, life, and consciousness. To discover, unravel & predict the outcome of these interactions is called LIVING
Bullshit
I took a break from the ‘news’ for a couple of weeks only to return to find that the Bulls***t Mountain-also known as Nasty Politics-just got higher.GHMoU – God Have Mercy on Us
Beware
Beware what you wish for! On KQ, it is time to fold shirtsleeves and hunker down. When you are in a hole they say you stop digging. In this case, we may have to dig deeper in order to dig out!
KQ’s Historic Financial Loss
KQ’s huge financial loss, the largest in Kenya’s corporate history looks to me – a former strategy director of KQ – more like the triumph of the delusion of bold & brave over conservatism and caution. In a cyclical industry which is also highly susceptible to unpredictable external events, the best strategy is a cautious […]
Obama comes to Kenya
Obama’s journey to POTUS proofs one thing: you can successfully ride human consciousness the same way you do a sea wave: by timing
